Calculating Max Gap with Flatness?
Calculating Max Gap with Flatness?
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Hi,
I'm reviewing a report where they are trying to determine the max gap between two plates in contact.
They use the equation (F1 + F2)/2 = Maxgap. Where, F1 and F2 are the flatness of the two plates.
Does this make sense to anyone? Do things change if there is a force pressing these two plates together?
I would think that the max gap equals the sum of the two flatnesses, and not the average.
Thanks,
Dummi
I'm reviewing a report where they are trying to determine the max gap between two plates in contact.
They use the equation (F1 + F2)/2 = Maxgap. Where, F1 and F2 are the flatness of the two plates.
Does this make sense to anyone? Do things change if there is a force pressing these two plates together?
I would think that the max gap equals the sum of the two flatnesses, and not the average.
Thanks,
Dummi





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